Henry Self

Chris is a leading transport and trade lawyer with extensive experience in shipping, international trade and marine insurance. Chris has practiced in London, Hong Kong and Sydney, including time inhouse with a ship management company and P&I insurer. Chris’ experience ensures a deep understanding of all aspects of shipping and trade as well as the insurance that underpins it. Chris advises many corporates on the transport and supply of goods globally, covering both pre-transportatio...

Steve Johns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Steve practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Steve Johns since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Steve Johns is held by other lawyers.

Arthur has specialised in the aged care and retirement village industry since 1995, and joined Thomson Geer as a partner in April 2018. Arthur holds degrees in both accounting and law. This background in corporate and tax allows him to advise on all aspects of the structuring, acquisition, disposal, development and operation of aged care, assisted living and independent living retirement living environments. He also provides assistance to approved providers and operators of seniors living fac...

He is a member of the International Academy of Estate and Trust Law, the Law Council of Australia Tax Committee, the Gunn Club and the Challis Tax Discussion Groups comprising Australia's leading taxation advisers.

Nicholas is a highly experienced lawyer who has concentrated on insurance law, particularly claims under the NSW statutory classes of insurance, for more than 20 years. He is the service line leader for our NSW workers' compensation practice. Nicholas advises insurers on the management of claims and liability disputes and helps them to develop and implement strategies to respond to these issues. He regularly appears in the NSW Workers Compensation Commission, District Court and Supreme Courts...

Alicia Mataere is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Alicia practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Alicia Mataere since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alicia Mataere is held by other lawyers.

Ralphed is a leading senior junior in commercial litigation at the New South Wales Bar. His expertise includes building and construction, corporations, competition and consumer, environment and planning, equity and trusts, insolvency and real property. Ralphed has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022 and most recently in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Insurance Law and Litigation. He is a member of University Chambers, a premier floor of barristers who specia...

Edmund Finnane is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Property Law. Edmund practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Edmund Finnane since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Edmund Finnane is held by other lawyers.

Marlia is an experienced media, entertainment, intellectual property, online safety and privacy lawyer, who advises media organisations, content creators, digital platforms, corporations and government departments on matters relating to defamation, pre-publication advice, suppression orders, copyright and trade marks, advertising and marketing, online safety and privacy, drawing on both top-tier private practice and senior in-house counsel experience. She acts for Australia’s major medi...

Melissa Fenton is a partner in the insurance team at Colin Biggers & Paisley. Melissa has been a litigation lawyer for over 20 years and has extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution, professional indemnity and general liability claims acting for insurers and professionals in a variety of different fields. Melissa has experience in defending both large scale litigation and small claim matters, acting for an array of professionals, including architects, engineers, surveyors...